Teatro delle Nobili et Virtuose Donne..., page 24 (recto)
Author Isabella Catanea Parasole Italian
Publisher Mauritio Bona Italian
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Written by Isabella Catanea Parasole, Italian, ca. 1575-ca. 1625, published by Mauritio Bona, Rome.
From top to bottom, and left to right:
Design composed of 4 horizontal registers that are framed on the left and right sides by borders decorated with diverse foliage patterns. First register is decorated with a wavy vine of flowers with striped stems. Second register is decorated with an alternating pattern of upside-down and right-side up flowers that are attached to a striped vine. Third register is decorated with a pattern of flowers characterized by a central gridded oval surrounded by 3 white circles on the bottom. Fourth register is decorated with striped braches that form 'S' shapes, which interlock with one another.